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Y523 LNB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,606 mi
Last recorded100,606 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 LNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,606 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 100,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,820 miles

e.s.p light on

engine smokey

exhaust started to corrode

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidwall split in sevral places

Fail 15 Feb 2012 95,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 87,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,623 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 83,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 76,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 64,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 50,072 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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Y523 LNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y523 LNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y523 LNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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